Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Most entrepreneurs have learned that it’s almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than angel investors or professional investors (VCs). Here is a summary of some key items to think about as an entrepreneur before approaching friends, family, or even fools: Don’t be afraid to ask, carefully.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 8, 2013

The Brandery provides each company with $20,000 in seed money, training sessions with other entrepreneurs and industry experts, and networking with more than 60 mentors who work with startups to provide insights and help grow each idea into an investable, scalable product.

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Up and Running

APRIL 18, 2014

With my adolescent dreams up in flames, I decided to get back at my unsupportive mom and dad the only way I knew how: I became an entrepreneur. David sold his recording equipment for $50,000 and they borrowed the rest of their seed money from a bank. And that choice became a different kind of fantasy entirely. David’s advice.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

I will tell you brief details about seed stage funding, and deal sourcing on this page, so read the conclusion until the end. What exactly is the seed funding? The initial official fundraising round is called seed funding, and it comes immediately after the pre-seed investment stage.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 11, 2009

Other Roles in a Startup Generic advice given to entrepreneurs assumes that everyone is going to be the founder/co-founder. Will there be a lecture on getting seed money in a post crisis world? Reply Revue de presse | Simple Entrepreneur , on September 16, 2009 at 10:09 pm Said: [.] But make sure it fits who you are.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The other entrepreneur quoted in the story is from a guy pitching a Pinterest clone. The industry has made it very easy for companies to raise seed money through online marketplaces like Angel List, accelorators. I suppose, more specifically, the bubble ended in the last two weeks of September--right after this financing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2013

Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 21, 2014

You can then use the $1,200 as seed money to work on a new idea. If you’re going to let money be your primary reason for selling you need to be emotionally detached from the app. It’s simply an asset, which you are exchanging for money. Get prepared, get selling and go make a lot of money.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 23, 2018

CRI is different from other incubators because it allows innovators/entrepreneurs to immerse inside a national laboratory, working alongside world-renowned scientists and engineers with whom they can share their ideas. Unique Resources. CRI soon will announce its second cohort of innovators. There has never been a better time to apply to CRI.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

This past summer, the Lightspeed Summer Fellowships program invited selected guests to provide aspiring entrepreneurs a perspective into all aspects of starting a new company. The program provides entrepreneurs the resources and mentoring they need to build their companies and develop their skills.

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The Equity Kicker

AUGUST 20, 2014

Matt was a second time entrepreneur who had a wealth of experience in the holiday lettings industry. With no team and no technical expertise Matt was planning to find a team and build out some product before starting to raise some seed money. Our unique model allowed him to get started straight away.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 4, 2016

I need to admit to a personal bias right up front: I am not the biggest fan of borrowing seed money. In fact, when I founded Fit Body Boot Camp , I never took a single of cent of seed money, mainly because I wanted to maintain total control of my vision. DO Raise Seed Money Through Sales.

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Version One Ventures

JULY 22, 2014

And, we should expect angel activity to drop as new angels discover that returns from their seed investments aren’t so easy to come by. Any entrepreneur trying to navigate the financing landscape should be aware of the over-abundance of angel money compared with subsequent rounds.

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Gust

JANUARY 13, 2013

Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

It’s what life was like as an entrepreneur. But this is nothing like the stress of being an entrepreneur. What’s it really like being an entrepreneur? You probably follow some high-profile entrepreneurs on Instagram and Twitter and see conference pictures of them in Davos, Mexico, Monaco or wherever.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 31, 2019

The reality today is that capital is more available than ever and entrepreneurs have become more sophisticated, so founders are looking for more than just cash from their venture backers. You've seen how venture capital works from both sides--as an entrepreneur and a venture capitalist.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Take a small amount of equity (usually ~6%) and overall have terms that are favorable to entrepreneurs. Have a strong management team who are typically proven entrepreneurs. Accelerators business david cohen entrepreneur global accelerator network Seed money TechStars United States Venture Capital'

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 8, 2010

We thought we’d take our plan and go raise seed money. We can’t raise money knowing our plan is wrong.”. This team had wanted to have coffee to chat about which of the four seed round offers they had received they should accept. Entrepreneurs treat a business plan, once written as a final collection of facts.

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cdixon.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

A frequent question entrepreneurs have when they are just starting their company is: how secretive should I be about my idea? This includes investors, entrepreneurs, people who work in similar areas, friends, people on the street, the bartender, etc. (I Why you shouldn’t keep your startup idea secret. link] Nivi.

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Mike Michalowicz

MARCH 24, 2013

Here are a few business ideas for young entrepreneurs. #1 Who is better suited to do both than a young entrepreneur? 20 Use the Allowance as Seed Money. In teaching kids to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, you can start by helping them to think of their allowance as seed money. 1 Computer Repair Service.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2015

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for funding, you know how important—and involved—the pitching process can be. Drawing on advice from our own Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software and Josh Cochrane, our VP of Product Development, I’ve broken down a few of the different options for entrepreneurs looking for feedback on their pitch.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2010

They are funded and staffed by groups of accomplished entrepreneurs. To get the mentors and the seed money, the start-up teams must clearly demonstrate what I call Moxie, the strength of character to play the game to its conclusion. Tags: entrepreneurs incubators relationships startups. The entry screenings are tough.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

If you knew entrepreneur Marquis Hayes 10 years ago, you would barely recognize him today. But he chose to move forward with a positive attitude, raise seed money for his company, and network his way to a profitable future. by Catherine Hoke, founder and CEO of Defy Ventures. How to Position Yourself for Funding.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 13, 2014

For new or young entrepreneurs, understanding the realities of the startup world often comes as a shock. Some entrepreneurs will choose to bootstrap their venture the best they can, while others will turn to trendier options such as crowd funding or a startup accelerator to get off the ground. By Paul Jackson, founder of Worthworm.

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Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 14, 2016

At the same time, seed money is still abundant due to the proliferation of micro VC over the past few years. If you’re enthusiastic about these themes as an entrepreneur, investor, or operator, please reach out! The fundraising environment is certainly tougher for later rounds.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 20, 2011

I was having a chat with an entrepreneur who I really like and who I try to mentor from time-to-time. He’s struggling to raise money. His company had raised seed money already. He has an interesting business and one that has a viable shot at being an innovative & profitable business. One problem.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Global Entrepreneurship Week has become a launching pad for entrepreneurs everywhere, and this year we are expecting 10 million people to participate,” says Carl Schramm, president and chief executive officer of the Kauffman Foundation , which founded Global Entrepreneurship Week. 14 – 20, 2011.

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Gust

DECEMBER 18, 2013

That said, the primary entrepreneur-friendly reason for doing a Convertible Note (and the reason that no serious investor under regular circumstances will therefore do an uncapped note) is: The valuation negotiation is put off until the next round. Invested Interests convertible note entrepreneur investors series seed'

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2010

One of the most difficult things to do as a first time entrepreneur is to get to know the investors you might be working with if you accept money. He got into the industry through the same traits required for entrepreneurs – persistence & resiliency. You’ll hear this story in the video.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In recent years, startup accelerators and startup incubators have become the place of choice for any budding entrepreneurs to be the next unicorn. Incubators, on the other hand, are focused on building the entrepreneurship foundation of first-time entrepreneurs. Europe, Asia and South America.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 21, 2012

Some accelerators are run by experienced entrepreneurs who have deep ties to funding sources and have sold companies before. They offer seed money and mentoring in exchange for equity, normally about 7%. They offer seed money and mentoring in exchange for equity, normally about 7%.

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The Next Web

JULY 27, 2013

At this point, it seems like every other day celebrities and regular ol’ entrepreneurs are using the crowdfunding platform to raise needed capital. This is the question the Kickstarter trend has inspired in a great number of entrepreneurs, who are hawking ideas from next-gen watches to artisanal sodas on the platform.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 30, 2018

Smart entrepreneurs are rushing to humanize their websites, marketing outreach and presentations with inspirational stories of the creation, challenges and success of their companies. Did the seed money really come from tips you made as a waiter, or did it have something to do with that gift your parents gave you?

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 30, 2013

The city is enhancing tech education options at all levels; non-profit organizations are helping early-stage entrepreneurs gain access to much-needed funding and resources; and regional government bodies are opening new market opportunities with recent growth initiatives, including increasing domestic and international flight services.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 17, 2017

I often ask entrepreneurs to consider, “What’s your objective? They both raised angel / seed money of $1.5 If you don’t have a strong balance sheet and can’t hire more people that’s fine — but understand this may lead to slower growth. Thus the trade off between profits & growth.

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